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Deputy Governor John Danforth states,that a person is either with this court or he must be counted against it.
The court is based by the principles of the church.
When Danforth says "No uncorrupted man may fear this court," in The Crucible, the point is significant because it is so ironic. Danforth is basically saying that innocent men should not be afraid of the court because the court will be so fair.
He tells danforth that he had an affair with Abigail because he knew Abigail would bring it up anyways in court
At this point, even Danforth understands that the whole witchcraft hysteria was probably a hoax, and that he and the Puritan court had sent innocent people to their deaths.
John Proctor's presence in the jail upsets Danforth because Proctor is a well-respected and influential member of the community. Danforth fears Proctor's influence and sees him as a threat to the authority of the court.
He wants her to go to court with him so she can tell danforth that abigil is a liar
Danforth says that witchcraft is "ipso facto", an invisible crime. He states that the court must rely upon the victims to reveal the truth. Also, no lawyers are necessary.
In Act 4 of The Crucible, Danforth summons Elizabeth Proctor because John Proctor stated that Elizabeth never lies. Danforth wants her to confirm John's story.
They gained Rights to own property, vote, and sign in court letters.
he is gay and wants to hang all woman who appear in court
An obligor who misses a court appearance might be ordered to pay for college tuition. If the obligee misses that appearance, it is unlikely that the court would enter such an order.